At Courtyard, we base our card valuations on their current Fair Market Value (FMV) in the open collectibles market. This ensures our pricing reflects real-time market trends.
Our Valuation Process
To determine a card's FMV, we follow a straightforward, data-driven process:
Scan Card Metadata: Our system begins by scanning the metadata for each card. This information is provided to us by the professional grading companies, such as PSA and CGC.
Check Market Data: We then use this data to find the card's latest market price using third-party data from trusted industry sources, including CardLadder's API.
This process allows us to generate a buyback offer calculated at 90% of the card's current FMV.